Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-11-30
TIE PURPLE SCAR.

ssThe next time Gus Rybolt is brought
before me for some OF his numerous
misGemeanors I will sentence him
heavily
And Judge johnson stirred his tea
vigorously, while q deep wrinkle grew
between his fine iron-gray brOws, un-
der which glowed his keen, earnest
eyes.
His little daughter jamie fingered to
pour his second cup OF tea. She was
very fond of waiting on her papa. for
jamie, though only twelve years old,
was the old Judges housekeeper, her
mother having died two years pre-
viously.
sWho pays his fines, for you often
speak of his arrests, papa?'
"His brother Warren, who is as
fine q young man as the town con-
tains. I cannot understand Gus.
He's handsome, bright, and might be
anything he chose. He'll end on the
,galIows yet"
ooh, papa!"
But reckless, wild Gus Rybolt was
soon forgotten when the parlor was
reached, and jamie sat down to the
piano.
4 servant entered an hour later and
handed the Judge q telegram.
"Uncle RUDE is dying and has sent
for me-"
'sDying Uncle Rube!'
Eyes; are you afraid to rema in
with the servants and Mrs. Smith |
feel uneasy owing to that money. |
ought to have put it in the bank, but
have been overcrowded with work
and business. Too bad !" muttered
the Judge a trife anxiously, glancing
at his daughter obviously.
sob, no, papa I'm not afraid. Poor
Uncle Rube You had better start at
once Don't worry about me; Mrs.
Smith sleeps In the next room you re-
member ?''
But the Judge did worry and fret,
not onlv over the danger of his daugh-
ter and his money, but blamed him.
self severely for his carelessness.
Even among his graver fears for his
brother the thought OF thieves and
burglars haunted him.
81 | ought to be ashamed of mys elf
to leave that amount Of money in the
house even for a day, for the place is
so isolated, the servants such acrant
towards and Cousin Sallie such a week
help. Only JAMES brave little heart
to De depended on, Heaven bless the
child. Now WHIST can be the matter
with Rube I cannot imagine; he was
well enough last week."
Mrs Sallie Smith, forty second
cousin of the Judges and q confirmed
invalid, occupied the room on the
right OF Janie's, while that on the left
was her fathers and In it the iron safe
that contained the money referred to.
81 am afraid | am a bit nervous"
unused jamie, looking round the cham
Der with g. shudder. ''The servants
are quite 8 way Of, and Cousin Sallie
takes so much laudanum thai she
would never waken. wonder if |
would feel safer with the money I'M
der my pillow %
And foolish little jamie, having the
combination of the sale, went to it,
opened it, and took out the roll OF
bills.
"Oh, OH" said soft voice behind
her. s'That is exactly what [ want;
L had no idea you would be SO accom-
.modating. Don't scream on your
life."
And the bold fellow actually laughed
as he seized her wrist.
jamie did not cry out. She gave
him one sudden, startled, indignant
look. and bending her head buried
her white, strong teeth In the exposed
wrist Of the hand that held her cap
tive.
gsa"You little tigar-cat," he cried, in a
rage and intense suffering. "Let go,
or [ will kill you"
But while the sharp pain mad un-
manned nim, with the other hand she
thrust the roll of money into the sale
and sprang the lock.
"Now,' she said, triumphantly,
esget it if you can, but-oh Gus Ry-
bolt / know YOU"
YOU will tell your precious father be-
fore another day closes. Come hand
: over the cash; Z want to have some
chance Of getting away"
ono YOU cannot, have the money.
Oh, Gus Rybolt, rememberyour SAINT
ed mother, your good brother; what
will they think now? How can you
be so wicked ?"
81 have no time for nonsense. Hand
over the cash, or I'll" and the click
OF a revolver hammer sounded.
JAMES eyes flashed in scorn.
ssYou harm q helpless little girl !!
You, who always boosted of bravery.
For shame, Gus Rybolt, you are a
cowardw But in q gentler tone-''If
you will make me a promise, will al
so make you one, and keep mine as
long as you do yours. If you will
lea We me now and become better